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Global outcry grows over new Taliban decree targeting Afghan women

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 4, 2024 - 15:44
The directive bars women and girls from seeking medical education

China's new drone draws debate over its potential uses

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 4, 2024 - 15:41
Tiltrotor UAV made by China-based company sparks concerns over its potential military applications

Houthis claim they struck US ships near Yemen; Navy says no

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 4, 2024 - 15:07
The is no evidence the Houthis successfully struck a U.S. warship. All three commercial vessels escorted by the Navy reportedly are intact and en route to their destinations.

Georgian government denies halting EU accession, even as it suspends talks

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 4, 2024 - 15:05
Delays in European Union negotiations and rejection of financial support significantly undermine practical steps required for accession. This move compromises Georgia's EU alignment, stalls reforms, and fuels European doubts about Tbilisi's genuine commitment to integration.

China, Pakistan agree to trade buffalo milk, stirring concerns

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 4, 2024 - 14:57
China’s recent agreement to import buffalo milk from a Pakistani military-led company has led some to growing concerns over milk moola, production and the military’s role in Pakistan’s economy

Somali volunteers clean long-neglected beaches

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 4, 2024 - 14:37
A group of Somali youths is working to protect the country's marine environment by organizing weekly beach cleanups in Mogadishu. Despite limited support, they have collected over 2 million kilograms of trash in recent months. Mohamed Sheikh Nor reports from Mogadishu.

Native American students found to miss school at higher rates

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 4, 2024 - 13:56
Out of 34 states with data available for the 2022-2023 school year, half had absenteeism rates for Native American and Alaska Native students that were at least 9 percentage points higher than the state average

Canadians push back on Trump's tariff threat

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 4, 2024 - 13:55
President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to introduce 25% tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico

December 4, 2024

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 4, 2024 - 13:52
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Africa's women-led startups struggle to find investors

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 4, 2024 - 13:47
Businesses started by women have received less than 5% of venture capital funding in Africa over the past decade, according to a new report

Notre Dame reopens amid French political turmoil

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 4, 2024 - 11:58
It has taken five years, 2,000 workers and hundreds of millions of dollars to restore the medieval Gothic masterpiece

International students face barriers in applying to Princeton, students say

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 4, 2024 - 11:30
International students face special challenges in applying to Princeton University, a story in The Daily Princetonian, the campus newspaper, says. They include navigating Princeton's "holistic" immigration process. Read the full story here. (November 2024) 

Report: Africa's civic space remains mostly repressive

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 4, 2024 - 11:16
Forty-three out of 50 countries and territories in sub-Saharan Africa have “restricted” or “shut down” civic spaces

Russia-related sanctions target illicit digital finance network, US says

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 4, 2024 - 11:09
The Treasury Department describes 'a sprawling international network of businesses and employees that have facilitated significant sanctions circumvention'

UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead outside New York hotel

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 4, 2024 - 10:59
Suspect hasn’t been found; police say attack was targeted

Police in Georgia arrest opposition leader as mass protests continue

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 4, 2024 - 10:50
More than 300 protesters have been detained, and over 100 people have been treated for injuries

Transgender rights case lands at Supreme Court

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 4, 2024 - 10:23
The case challenges a Tennessee law that bans gender-affirming health care for minors

Many former X users migrate to Bluesky social media platform

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 4, 2024 - 09:56
Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform, recently experienced significant growth, surpassing 22 million users. The surge is attributed to users migrating from X due to their dissatisfaction with changes under Elon Musk's ownership. Andrei Dziarkach has the story, narrated by Anna Rice.

Syrian forces battle insurgents north of strategic city of Hama

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 4, 2024 - 09:29
Tens of thousands have been displaced by the fighting, which started last week

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